Recently, a fine report by USA Today Network writer Jeff Platsky detailed what daily life confirms — “The Graying of New York State,” sadly and especially in the 50 Upstate counties north of New York City.

Republican politicians and pundits intentionally overstated the extent to which Democrats were banking on Robert Mueller’s testimony. They imagined Trump-haters hanging breathlessly on Mueller’s every word, hoping to find the bombshell that makes the obstruction case against Trump.

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On Tuesday, the Olean Common Council discussed — but did not decide on — whether to ban smoking in the city's parks after complaints from parents and coaches of youth sports. Do you think smoking should be banned in the city's 16 parks?